Flavors of Paris Original Tour: Discover Outstanding French Fare in Saint Germain
4.9
16 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a flavorsome journey through the charming neighborhood of Saint Germain in Paris. Indulge in the finest French fare, from baguettes and chocolates to olive oils and wine. Immerse yourself in the local cuisine and history while becoming an honorary native of Saint-Germain.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saint-Germain-des-Pres - Stroll through quaint local streets and discover hidden culinary delights with your tour guide.\n\nAs you meander, you’ll be regaled with tales and learn about the area’s history.\n\nYour journey begins at a neighborhood bakery where you’ll savor a cup of coffee paired with exquisite pastries. Following that, you’ll explore esteemed French gastronomy shops, a celebrated chocolatier, and a traditional covered market. You’ll have the chance to engage with shopkeepers and enjoy samples specially arranged for you. And of course, there will be wine!\n\nPlease be aware that the samples provided will vary based on the seasonal specialties.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Wine tasting
  • Snacks
  • Local taxes
  • Tea and coffee
  • Food tasting
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a leisurely walk around the Saint Germain neighborhood, stopping by local businesses, marketplaces, and eateries to indulge in the best of French cuisine. Sample everything from simple yet tasty baguettes and creamy chocolates to high-quality olive oils, along with other seasonal delights. Let’s not forget the wide variety of excellent wines and delicious cheeses.

You’ll be entertained and enchanted with what you’re enjoying, as we regale you with intriguing food tales and entertaining historical snippets about the local dining establishments and coffee shops in the quarter. (Once finished, you may think of yourself as a ‘Germanopratin’, or a honorary resident of Saint-Germain.)

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Your guide will meet you at the red door of the Saint Germaine Church on the west side of the building across from the Café Deux Magots. The church is located beside the Saint Germaine-des-Pres metro stop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tmonte
Mar 25, 2024
Flavors of Paris, hit all the tastebuds! - We had the best time on this lovely tour! Lisa is very knowledgeable, everyone knows her! Jenn her student assistant is very sweet and fun!St. Germaine is a gorgeous arrondissement and a perfect setting. The tasting hit all your tastebuds 💝. I highly recommend this tour
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Monica_b
Mar 24, 2024
The foods on this tour touch every taste bud. - This tour was a wonderful addition to our trip to Paris. We enjoyed the comraderie with Lisa and Jen as we were educated about Parisian food and culture. They were so heloful and answered all of our questions. We highly recommend the Flavors of Paris tour.
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Officerpittypat
Aug 23, 2023
A highlight of our trip - Original Flavors of Paris Walking Tour of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood was a highlight of our trip. Dominic was an exceptional guide, and after spending several delicious hours, we left with a much broader knowledge of wine, cheese, pastry, olive oil, balsamic, jam and honey. We also learned about history and the fascinating food politics of France. I’m so glad we took this tour on our first day, because it helped us choose great restaurants, food and wine for the rest of our visit. I particularly admire Dominic’s reverence for cheese. He is truly a masterful, engaged, and passionate teacher.
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Inspire29484341490
Jul 7, 2023
First Food Tour Experience - Everything was balanced so well. Great conversation and knowledge of cheese. Loved everything we tried and learned! Unique experience for sure
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G4630tujasminel
Jun 1, 2023
Great way to spend your morning or afternoon - Had such a nice experience doing this food tour. Learned a lot about the area and its food, which was delicious. Overall a good activity for families or solo travelers who want to experience more of what Paris has to offer!
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Lindsaylu2855oc
Apr 6, 2023
Wonderfully Parisian Afternoon - We had a wonderful afternoon with Lisa on the Original Flavors of Paris walking tour! She gave us some great history and information about the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood and guided us to some delicious local spots. We started at a cafe for croissants and espresso. We made a few stops for baguettes and desserts. We then stopped at an adorable store where we tasted some olive oils and did a little shopping. We finished up at a very chic local market, where we sat down and had a selection of cheeses and wine, along with our baguette and delicious desserts! It was a delightfully Parisian way to spend our afternoon. She also offered us some really helpful suggestions for other stores and restaurants to visit during our stay in Paris! Overall, we highly recommend booking one of these tours!
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986ml
Nov 15, 2022
Food, culture, history. - My son and I took Lisa’s tour today. It was a small group, only three participants. The tour was much better than expected. Lisa has perfected a tour based on her knowledge of Parisian food, history, culture, and local vendors. We learned about and tasted French coffee options, recett, numerous cheeses, several olive oils and vinegars, baguettes, croissants, and meringue deserts. Lisa is engaging and fun.
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Emmatw4979jz
Jun 2, 2022
Casual and delicious - Lisa made me feel very comfortable in a bustling new city. She is calm and assured. The tour had a simple yet all-you-need schedule. We got a taste of all the fundamental flavors of Paris, and I really enjoyed myself. I recommend this tour!
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Jameskolakowski
Mar 16, 2022
Fantastic tour, perfectly bite-size. - This is the perfect all-in-one experience of Paris. The city is so big and rich in history and culture that one of the tour's greatest strengths was that it doesn't try to give you the whole Paris experience, just a real Paris experience. (It succeeds.) You start in St. Germain and never really wander too far from where you began. It's light on walking, but that's not to say the tour doesn't show you some lovely sights. (Side note, I never knew what those green water fountains with the statues of women were until this tour.) The food was scrumptious, much of it unforgettable. Stuff like the raspberry balsamic was mind-expanding. You'll get the finest of the standards—croissant, baguette, wine—but there were some delicious surprises in there too. A few of the more unique foods that we tried along the way—truffle olive oil, lavender apricot jam, pistachio spread—have quickly become favorites of mine and my friends'. Meeting and interacting with the shopkeepers and specialists was also just a delight in itself. Tours normally will treat you like a tourist, but Lisa gets you to become a Parisian for a little while. Light on walking, a cute area, great food and wine.
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Melissa976
May 28, 2023
Nice tour but not the experienced guide we thought we had booked - While the food tour was fine, we had booked it based on the fantastic reviews about Lisa. Needless to say, we were disappointed that Lisa was not our guide and we were not advised of this in advance - and given the option to rebook for a date that she was available. The gentleman who guided us around was a friendly university student but didn’t have the same level of knowledge and expertise that others mentioned in their comments about Lisa. It felt very overpriced given we were paying a premium price for the guide we had read about! The foods were all good quality and we enjoyed the shops we visited, and it was nice that the tour finished at a wine shop where we could also purchase additional wines. If booking this tour, I would suggest inquiring whether or not it will be with Lisa first.
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